Rough
Snarky
Snarky adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: with champagne as a lubricant, she unleashed an unending series of snarky comments for the duration of the wedding reception
Both words in one sentence
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He's a gentleman on the inside, with a rough and snarky outward shell.
Source: Video Game / Thief - A relatively popular example is to team up a unit of rough and ready ANZACs or a snarky American, usually a Texan, with a by-the-book Englishman.
Source: Comic Book / Commando -
When Gracie and Matthews are on the wrestling mat, she gets Matthews' neck between her legs, and gives him a rough squeeze after Matthews starts being snarky.
Source: Murderous Thighs
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